The members of the Trump team don’t quite buy Zuckerberg’s right-wing conversion as entirely genuine and think that it is at least partly motivated by self-interest. They have even spoken to Trump about Zuckerberg’s desperate attempts to enter Trump’s inner orbit, a Rolling Stone report said. A Trump team member said Zuckerberg needs to do … Read more
Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new US secretary of defense after a 50-50 Senate vote. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in his favor. Hegseth, a former Army major and Fox News host, faced major opposition from Democrats and some Republicans due to past allegations and controversial remarks. His supporters praise … Read more
Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, narrowly secured Senate confirmation with the help of Vice President JD Vance’s tie-breaking vote. Hegseth faced opposition from three Republicans and the entire Democratic caucus, amid concerns over his experience and past behavior.
A 14-day emergency temporary restraining order halted the implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order denying birthright citizenship to children born in the US without at least one citizen or permanent resident parent. The order potentially impacts children of non-immigrant parents, including those on H-1B and F-1 visas.
Australia Day, marked annually on January 26, will be observed as a public holiday on January 27 this year. While it commemorates the landing of the First Fleet in 1788, the day is also contentious for its symbolism of British colonization impacts on Indigenous Australians, sparking debates about changing the date.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared for talks with US President Donald Trump regarding the Ukraine conflict, awaiting signals from Washington. Trump suggested lowering oil prices might end the war, but Russia dismissed this idea, citing security concerns and lack of dialogue. Putin also shows interest in resuming nuclear disarmament talks with the US.
BMW UK’s decision to stop posting on X (formerly Twitter) sparked backlash, drawing attention to the company’s World War II history with Nazi Germany. Critics highlighted BMW’s use of slave labor during the era. Elon Musk, accused of making a Nazi gesture, dismissed the accusations, calling them outdated. BMW clarified its social media strategy would … Read more
“Christ is King, not some stinky Indian idol,” a MAGA-aligned commentator snarled online. Another chimed in with, “Will there be a cow in the White House soon?” These crude attacks weren’t just casual trolling—they were a reflection of a deeper discomfort with Usha Vance’s Hindu faith, a simmering resentment among segments of MAGA toward high-profile … Read more
Political activists in Germany said Thursday they had projected an image of Elon Musk’s infamous raised-arm salute and the word “Heil” onto the outside of his Tesla plant. The word “heil” is seen projected onto the factory near Berlin in the font of the automaker’s logo, to spell the message “Heil Tesla”, a reference to … Read more
